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Brown University Professor and Media Artist Tony Cokes Among MacArthur Awardees
When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 fellows were African American. Among…
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MacArthur Fellow Jericho Brown’s Poetry Reflects Contemporary Culture and Identity
When grants were announced earlier this month, it was noted that seven of the 22 MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award fellows were…
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Virtual Murrell, Black Panther Party Member, to Speak at Merritt College on Sept. 16
The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series presents a conversation with Virtual Murrell on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 7…
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James Ira Dancy, 65
James Ira Dancy, known as a West Oakland treasure and historian, passed away on March 18, 2023. He was 65.…
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